Making Jokes During a Presentation Helps Men But Hurts Women
An example of unconscious bias: this study shows how traits of humor are perceived differently depending on whether they are voiced by a woman or a man.
Author(s): Jonathan Evans, Jerel Slaughter, Aleksander Ellis, Jessi Rivin
Publisher: Harvard Business Review
Date of publication: 2019
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Furthering diversity
Knowing that diversity is a source of performance, many companies try to attract more personnel with varied profiles. Yet, they also need to be able to really take advantage of this diversity. How can you integrate these staff without erasing their differences?
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Diversity and Inclusion